Strategic OEM Sales Manager — Automotive Components

Dauch; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch is seeking a Sales Manager to join our world-class team at the World Headquarters in Detroit, MI. This role supports all commercial activities for the Dauch domestic OEM group for Forgings and Machined components, implementing processes and structures to bolster the sales organization.

The Sales Manager will plan, coordinate, and manage promotions, quotes, LRPPs, and customer relationships, while monitoring competition and expanding distribution channels. Travel up to 20% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Strong knowledge of the automotive business and basic business finance.
• 5+ years in sales/marketing of OEM components; travel up to 20% is required.
• Experience with sales processes and balancing customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and manage promotion and sales of Dauch products to assigned customers.
• Manage customer quote process and coordinate cross-functional teams for formal quotations.
• Develop OEM Long Range Product Plans (LRPPs) and target markets.
• Monitor competitive products and marketing activities.
• Maintain customer/sales database and service current customers.

Skills

Automotive industry knowledge

Sales process management

Customer relationship management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Dauch is seeking a Sales Manager to join our world-class team at the World Headquarters in Detroit, MI. This role supports all commercial activities for the Dauch domestic OEM group for Forgings and Machined components, implementing processes and structures to bolster the sales organization.

The Sales Manager will plan, coordinate, and manage promotions, quotes, LRPPs, and customer relationships, while monitoring competition and expanding distribution channels. Travel up to 20% is required.